Exotic Salads

These marvelous tried and true salad recipes are a delightful variation from a classic salad. They are perfect to make when you're having family or friends over for a late meal and you want to keep things light but a little more exotic. These salads are rich in color, which make them very presentable and a perfect dish for entertaining. They are also very refreshing and easy to prepare. You'll find yourself making them again and again.

Don't forget to have the recipes handy as your guest will definitely ask for them. Enjoy!!!

Hearts of Palm Salad
This salad is truly delicious with the hearts of palm adding its smooth and delicious flavor and of course its rich source of fiber. A great salad for the whole family to enjoy.

Avocado Salad
Avocados add a rich and creamy flavor to this marvelous salad. They also provide a rich nutrient density. This salad is great for dieters for although it contains a high level of fat content, it contains healthy fat that provides quicker satiation and less fattening food cravings.

*Tip -- Reduce the chances of buying an avocado with blemishes by buying a firm avocado and letting it ripen in your home at room temperature in a brown bag for 2-3 days. Ingredients

Cut off mushroom stems and discard. Dice heads of mushrooms. Grease pan with oil. Put mushrooms in and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Toss salad ingredients together with the Portobello mushrooms.

the brown gills under the cap must be scraped away, as they can harbor insects...according to the o-k site:
Portobello
Separate stem from top.
Scrape brown area under top with a spoon.
Wash, one-by-one, under a strong stream of water, while rubbing each surface.

Anonymous,
August 22, 2016 1:15 PM

Yes, you should remove the gills, but to clean mushrooms, you must NEVER wash them under running water or let them soak in water. The mushrooms will absorb the water and turn rubbery. Instead, clean mushrooms by wiping them carefully with a damp cloth.

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Anonymous,
November 20, 2007 12:23 PM

AMAZING!!!!!

we're so excited and they are great recipes, really tasty and delicious! U can take my word for it, its worth a try!

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Sarah Zeldman,
November 16, 2007 6:09 AM

Use agave nectar instead of sugar

Agave nectar looks like honey and has a neutral, sweet flavor. It is made from the juice of a cactus and does not raise blood sugar levels. It's a good alternative. As for the ketchup -?

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Anonymous,
November 14, 2007 2:28 PM

Sounds Great!!

Thank you for those delicious sounding recipes...I cant wait to try them!!

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Anonymous,
November 12, 2007 7:00 PM

Sugar is a silent killer!

While I welcome the salad initiative as such, I found all the dressings in these recipes ABHORRENT. Don't you have any idea how harmful sugar is? Don't you realize how sugar kills all flavors except its own? Why would I want to eat a delicious salad, and destroy its every gustatory and nutritional benefit with LOADS of sugar? And ketchup? With fresh foods?Puhleeeeeze!

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Jeanette Weinschel,
November 11, 2007 8:38 PM

SALADS LOOK APPETIZING

THOUGH THE SALADS LOOK WONDERFUL WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO ALWAYS ADD SUGAR TO THE DRESSING, IT CAN TASTE VERY GOOD WITHOUT IT,THANK YOU

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Judy Freier,
November 11, 2007 2:22 PM

Great Ideas for Salads

I sent these to my daughter so that she can use them for her shabbat meals. Thank you.